Gunman misses target in brazen Brockton shooting

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Police are seeking a lone gunman who shot at another man just outside downtown Brockton Wednesday afternoon. The intended victim was not hit.

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Police are seeking the lone gunman who fired shots at an unidentified man on Green Street Wednesday afternoon.
No injuries were reported in the shooting, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m.
Officer Stanley David was on cruiser patrol in the area when he saw the shooting, Lt. John Crowley, chief of detectives, said. He chased the shooter but was unable to catch him
Police recovered the gun, believed to be a semi-automatic, in that area, along with an undisclosed number of shell casings. The neighborhood is just west of Main and North Main streets.
Andrew Keenan, 26, said he was inside his house in the area when he heard gunshots.
“The cop comes into the parking lot and the guy tries to take another shot,” Keenan said.
Police officers and a state police dog converged on the area in search of the suspect while a state police helicopter patrolled from the air.

Elaine Allegrini can be reached at eallegrini@enterprisenews.com.

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